419 scam: "ATLANTIC LOAN FIRM" <info@loan.org> AFFORDABLE LOAN OFFER

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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
- "fredmorloan2@yahoo.com.hk" (This email address looks like addresses used in fake loan scams. Be suspicious of any lender who uses a free webmail address or who is based in different country from yourself.)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- fredmorloan2@yahoo.com.hk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "ATLANTIC LOAN FIRM" <info@loan.org>
Reply-To: fredmorloan2@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:18:31 +0530 (IST)
Subject: AFFORDABLE LOAN OFFER

Good day dear customer,

I am Mr. Fred Morgan executive director Atlantic Loan Firm plc, I offer
Legitimate Loans such as Business loans, personal loans, Education loans,
investor loans etc without collateral at the low interest rate of 3% with
maximum Guarantee and assurance.

Do you need a Loan to pay off debt, or you need a loan to improve in your
businesses then visit us today, and your long awaited desire will be
achieved within 2 to 4 working days of your application.

I also offer Secured and Unsecured loans, and my company loans are
protected under the Federal Ministry of Finance of 1999 Constitution.

Apply today and permit us to be of service to you.

FILL AND RETURN THE LOAN APPLICATION FORM FOR THE PROCESSING OF YOUR
APPLICATION.

BORROWERS INFORMATION

First Name: ...……………........................................
Last Name: ............................................................
Permanent Address: ...........................................
City/Zip Code: ......................................................
Country: .................................................................
Gender: ...................................................................
Date of birth (yyyy-mm-dd): .............................................

LOAN INFORMATION
Amount Needed: ............................................................
Loan Terms & Duration: ...........................................
Monthly Income: .......................................................
Valid Telephone:
................................................................
Purpose for the Loan: ......................................................
Business/Personal:...........................................
..................
Name/Background of Company: .....................................

FOR MORE INQUIRY CONTACT US VIA EMAIL

fredmorloan2@yahoo.com.hk

Waiting to hear from you soon.

Thanks and Remain Blessed
Mr. Fred Morgan

OUR MISSION IS TOO ASSIST THE POOR AND NEEDY FINANCIALLY!!!

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